Royal Navy Officer's Full Dress Blue Uniform and Cocked Hat

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Royal Navy Officer's Full Dress Blue Uniform and Cocked Hat

About the Item

Presented is a British Royal Navy, full dress, winter blue uniform owned by Bernard Ralph Henry Ward, RN (1911-2000), dating from when he was a lieutenant in 1932. He is the son of Capt. Bernard John Hamilton Ward, RD, OBE. Young Ward first retired from the Royal Navy in 1935, but was called back into service during WW II, and was promoted to LCDR in 1942. While serving in HMS Braganza in 1946, he was invested in the Order of the British Empire. After discharge, he served in the Civil Service, and is listed in the Peerages. He died in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England on 16 February 2000. The uniform comes with a Victorian style tin case for the cocked hat and sword belt, and another tin case for the uniform. The hand stitched tailor's label inside the jacket is from Gieve;s Ltd, the premier purveyor of British uniforms and accoutrement's, and is imprinted with his name. Uniforms of this quality from Gieve's Ltd from a Royal Navy officer are rare. They are wonderful display items, and in that era were similar to the Royal Navy Uniforms that date back to Lord Horatio Nelson and earlier. They serve to establish a historic connection with the past as is shown by this lithograph of British Royal Navy Uniforms dated 1834. This surviving example of a lieutenants uniform of this style is in its original "fine" condition. UNIFORM SIZE: JACKET: TROUSERS: Neck 15 1/2“ Waist 34“ Shoulders 18 1/2” across Inseam 32 3/4“ Waist 34” Hat 6 3/4“ Sleeves 25” Sword Belt 34"

Dimensions:
Height: 25 in (63.5 cm)Width: 32.75 in (83.19 cm)Depth: 34 in (86.36 cm)
Place of Origin:
England
Period:
1930-1939
Date of Manufacture:
1930's
Condition:
The coat is very good with some minor wear, some loose stitching on the collar and the gold lace has developed a patina of age. The named case for the uniform is good with scattered scratches, dents and minor surface oxidation. One epaulet is missing the anchor of rank, and the other's anchor is loose. Otherwise in good embroidered condition except for some torn fabric in the undersides. The cocked hat is very good with some wear and aging with the sweat band and liner showing some stains. The sword belt is very good with some cracked and worn leather. The named case for the hat is good, but expect to find scratches, minor surface rust and a stained lining. It has various P&O stickers affixed. Copyright 2012 by Land And Sea Collection™, All Rights Reserved.
Seller Location:
Palm City, FL
Reference Number:
1stDibs: U1211219257128